US Bridges

Township Road over Kearney Canal

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 3E 1S of Elm Creek · Structure no. C001001305P

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Kearney Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Township Road over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesKearney Canal
Location3E 1S of Elm Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0P13
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.695, -99.3033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Kearney Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Kearney Canal carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Township Road over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.